Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 20

Sapphira nodded firmly. “Right.”

To their surprise, Larissa spoke up. “Dad, Mom, I’m willing to marry Haskell.”

Neville and Sapphira stared at her, both asking in unison, “What did you say?”

Larissa repeated, her voice steady, “I’m willing to marry Haskell.”

Sapphira, recovering from her shock, said urgently, “Larissa, you’ve only just arrived. You don’t understand the situation with the Palmer family. A few months ago, Haskell was the most sought-after bachelor in Regal City. But he was in a terrible accident last month. His legs are paralyzed. He can’t walk anymore.”

Larissa smiled calmly. “I know. But it’s alright. I’m a skilled healer. I’m confident I can cure him.”

Seeing her unwavering confidence, Sapphira didn’t know what to say. After a moment, she sighed. “Let’s not talk about this right now. Pick out some clothes first.”

…

“Honora, she didn’t take the clothes?” Vivica asked, her eyes narrowing as she saw the dirty, crumpled shopping bags in Honora’s hands.

Honora looked hurt. “No… She still won’t accept me.”

“She is so ungrateful!” Leopold fumed. “Honora, you don’t have to humble yourself for her ever again. It’s not necessary.”

“I just don’t want you to have to bear all the pressure on your own, bro,” Honora said demurely.

“Neville, that’s not exactly fair, is it?” Paxton said. “Larissa is my and Vivica’s daughter. She was just throwing a tantrum. You’re not seriously going to adopt her, are you?”

“Larissa wasn’t throwing a tantrum,” Neville replied coolly. “Her ID has already been given to our dad to handle the transfer.”

“Neville, our dad was just angry today. He wouldn’t really do something so rash. Vivica and I have reflected on our behavior. We were too hard on Larissa when she first arrived. From now on, we’ll go along with what she wants. Once she’s been here for a while and sees how good Honora is, I’m sure they’ll get along.”

Neville gave him a weary look. “Paxton, as long as you continue to believe Larissa is just ‘throwing a tantrum,’ she will never accept you.”

Just then, Larissa and Sapphira arrived. All eyes in the room turned to them. Larissa was wearing a vibrant orange dress that made her look energetic and bold.

Remembering his parents’ instructions, Leopold forced a smile and stood up, waving at her. “Larissa, come over here. I saved a seat for you.”